Nothing beats the magic of a proposal in the Smoky Mountains… well maybe a Gatlinburg elopement! But, my point is if you want amazing proposal photos that will tell a story of love, adventure and grandeur. Then proposing in the Smokies is the way to do it! Let’s talk about how to plan your proposal and get amazing photos while you are at it!

One of the little joys of being a Gatlinburg photographer is doing surprise proposals! Recently, Declan enlisted my help and I was able to go undercover at one of our city’s great adventures: SkyPark. But how did Megan respond to her Gatlinburg Sky Bridge proposal?

A surprise proposal in the Smokies? Sign me up! Photographers in Gatlinburg love a good surprise, and we know every wife-to-be wants those moments captured in high res!

Jack and Abby booked a session with me for some couple photos in the Smokies. The location was right, the poses were so sweet and we were having a great time, but Jack was holding on to a secret! As we passed a garden, he pulled out a tiny piece of jewelry… little did Abby know, this was actually a Smoky Mountain Proposal.

When you're planning your next family portrait session, try incorporating your dog! Dogs are great companions and make excellent subjects in photos because they really bring the family together! If you want to include your dog but aren't sure how to go about it, here are some tips from a Gatlinburg photographer.